Product Description

To Commemorate our series of the Famous Legends of the Arthurian Knights, The Chess Store Australia is proud to present our latest masterpiece Exclusive - Sir Lancelot du Lac Knight Staunton Luxury Chess set. Lancelot was the noblest figure in the Arthurian Legend.

The Luxury White chess pieces are crafted from premium grade Ivory Boxwood, and the Black pieces are carved from exotic Ebony wood.

The texture of both woods is fine and even, the deep lustre of these hardwoods appeals to the eye, while cool and sensuous to the touch, which will ensure generations of enjoyment.

The feel and weight of this exquisitely design set will heighten your Chess playing experience, beautiful and yet functional of heirloom and luxury quality.

Ebony wood is becoming a rare entity as there are restrictions in the harvest and export of this wood. Limited supply and restrictions of this rare wood will cause prices to continue to increase each year. Genuine Ebony is considered to be the quintessential chess set by chess collectors all over the world.

The King measures 108mm (4.25") with a base diameter of 45mm (1.75") all the pieces are Triple Weighted with luxurious base pads, and the set includes 2 Free Extra Queens.

This is Chess Art at its best, a design featuring a magnificent life-like knight, with it's downturned head, braided flowing mane and aggressive facial expression. Take a look at the way the forelock has been carved, in many horse breeds the forelock is shaven, but here it is shown in its true glory. This is one of the finest Knights ever to grace the 64 square battlefield.

A Chess set of this calibre can take almost three weeks or more to craft from start to finish. The Sir Lancelot du Lac Luxury Chess set is featuring it’s magnificent life-like knights, is without a doubt, the most beautiful Chess set ever produced!

This set certainly joins in the league of "Best in the World" Chess sets today.!

As with all of our Chessmen, the Luxury Series of Chess sets exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a Chess Set from The Chess Store. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range and nothing even comes close!

Also included is our New Release Custom Designed Executive Flat Chess Board measuring 53cm X 53cm (21" X 21") with a laminated screened Ebony and Boxwood beautiful gloss finish, that provides a robust playing surface.

The high quality and finish of these new Chess Boards provide an awesome appearance and are especially made for those who want exclusive fine Chessboards to compliment their fine wooden Chess sets.

The Chess Set comes complete with our New luxurious black leatherette partitioned storage Chess Case for safe storage of the Chess Pieces. The interior of the case has a beautiful billiard green felt covered lining, quality fastenings and each compartment will prevent collision and breakage for your valuable Chess Pieces.

This is possibly the finest quality Chess set combination available in Australia today, and will certainly be a feature in the home, office or the executive board room

As part of this set, you will also receive The Chess Store Australia - Certificate of Authenticity.

"The Sir Lancelot du Lac Knight Luxury Staunton Chess set is one for The Chess connoisseur, Collector and Boardroom."